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A presenter speaks with a group of students at the Pacific Logging Congress Live In-Woods Show on Sept. 22.
Pacific Logging Congress hosts Live-In Woods Show in Rainier
Deep in the woods of the Weyerhaeuser Vail Tree Farm, over 40 exhibitors in the forestry industry demonstrated the ins and outs of timber harvesting at the ninth Pacific Logging Congress Live … more
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Waylan R. Graves, 52, of Olympia, appears in Lewis County Superior Court on Thursday, Sept. 21.
Bail set at $1 million for man found with up to 5,000 fentanyl pills in Chehalis during JNET bust
A man is facing felony charges in Lewis County Superior Court after members of the Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET), Thurston County Narcotics Task Force (TNT) and the federal Drug Enforcement … more
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Clouds glow red as the sunset is seen from the Burley Mountain Trail on Thursday, Aug. 10, in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
Day-use fees to be waived for Saturday, Sept. 23 for National Public Lands Day
Visits to most day-use land managed by the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S. Forest Service will be free on Saturday, Sept. 23 to celebrate the 30th annual National Public Lands Day. The day … more
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Application window opens for wildfire defense grant
Local governments, nonprofits and tribes face an Oct. 31 deadline to apply for a Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The … more
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SPSCC welcomes five full-time faculty members
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) kicked off its 2023-24 academic year by welcoming five new full-time tenure-track faculty members to the college. Megan Connell, nursing professor … more
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The Nisqually Tribe gives a tour to members of the Washington State Legislature to explain the important of the Tribe's project to replace the Nisqually River Bridges and put I-5 onto piers.
Nisqually Tribe receives funding for expanded internet access
The Nisqually Tribe is one of three recipients awarded grants from the Washington State Department of Commerce to expand access to the internet through digital navigator services. The tribe will … more
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John Jackson’s 9/11 memorial is pictured at Riverside Park in Cashmere in these photos provided by the Spirit of America Memorial Foundation.
Tenino sculptor’s book to feature 15-year struggle to place 9/11 memorial
Wherever you were on Sept. 11, 2001, Americans from coast to coast were affected by the terrorist attacks unleashed on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, even if they had no personal connection. … more
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News in brief: Fire, state parks
Twin Firs fire contained in Mount Rainier National Park Nisqually Valley News staff Mount Rainier National Park officials announced that the Twin Firs Fire has been successfully contained. … more
Dolly Parton celebrates Imagination Library going statewide
Growing up in the mountains of east Tennessee with a father who couldn’t read or write, Dolly Parton’s most valuable possession was the “coat of many colors” her mother sewed … more
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New smoke management plan approved for Washington state, allowing more freedom for controlled burns
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Washington State’s smoke management plan, allowing for more planning time and a longer burning season for controlled burns to prevent … more
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State has safe portal for people to donate to Maui wildfire relief
The Washington Office of Secretary of State has a secure portal so all   Washington residents can donate to Maui relief efforts. The Disaster Relief Center, a special project of the … more
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A northern leopard frog is measured at Northwest Trek in Eatonville on Aug. 9.
Northwest Trek and WDFW prepare to release endangered northern leopard frogs
Staff at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville have raised over 300 endangered northern leopard frogs from the egg to froglet stage and are set to release them in Eastern Washington at the end … more
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Shellica Trevino appointed CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County
Effective July 1, Shellica Trevino was appointed CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Thurston County. She has over 20 years of experience with Boys and Girls Club. Trevino has managed day-to-day … more
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The Resource Hub, located at the Thurston County Courthouse Complex in Olympia, serves as a drop-in resource center for people seeking help from substance use.
Thurston County partners with Boulder Care to create accessible treatment for substance-use disorders
Boulder Care, a digital health clinic specializing in long-term support and treatment for substance-use disorders, partnered with Thurston County’s … more
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News in Brief: Parks maintenance grants, conservation projects
Applications available to fund Thurston County conservation projects Nisqually Valley News Staff Thurston County opened a second round of Conservation Futures funding for 2023, and is … more
Thurston County Correctional Facility to fully reopen Aug. 1, sheriff’s office announces
After nearly three and a half years of booking restrictions, the Thurston County Correctional Facility will fully reopen on Aug. 1, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) announced Monday. … more
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds streak across the sky over Tacoma in formation during the JBLM Airshow and Warrior Expo on Sunday, July 16.
Thunderbirds thrill at JBLM Airshow and Warrior Expo
For the first time in seven years, the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Airshow and Warrior Expo was held Saturday and Sunday at McChord Field.   The event was free and open to the public.   … more
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Ballots are secured in a locked cage inside the Lewis County Elections’ offices in this photo provided in a Lewis County news release.
Secretary of State’s office to provide up to $80,000 to strengthen county election security
By Jacob Dimond jake@yelmonline.com The Office of the Secretary of State is set to provide each county’s election officials with up to $80,000 in funding to improve local election … more
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Clouds float through blue skies over the Sunrise Visitor Center inside Mount Rainier National Park.
Washington State Parks offers lifetime Disabled Veteran Pass program
As a gesture of gratitude, Washington State Parks is offering free day-use access to all disabled veterans in the state. In addition, holders of the Lifetime Disabled Veteran Pass will be entitled to … more
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Bikers drink water in the plaza of Centralia College last year after completing the first half of the Seattle to Portland Classic.
Seattle to Portland Classic Expected to Bring 5,000 Bicyclists to Area Roads This Weekend
Everyday bicycle riders will find they have a lot of company on two wheels as 5,000 bicyclists ride Western Washington’s state highways and local roads for the 2023 Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic (STP) on Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16. more
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